Recommendations to combat mental retardation in New Jersey are made in the following areas: coordination; research; prevention, detection, and treatment; clinical, social, recreation, and religious services; residential care; education; vocational rehabilitation; law; manpower and training; and public awareness. Additional information is given concerning the scope of the problem, including definition, measurement and classification, and prevalence. Services in 21 areas are described, as are state programs in the Departments of Institutions and Agencies, Health, Education, Labor and Industry, and State (the Division on Aging). Cost of program implementation, community programs, the State construction plan, and new project proposals are also treated. Nine charts, four appendixes, a bibliography, and information on making this report are provided. (JD)